Australian Businessman and founder of Australia's Crown Ltd, James Packer walks to the stage at an evening business event in Sydney October 25, 2012. Australia's Crown Ltd has won initial backing from a state government for a plan to build an A$1 billion ($1.03 billion) casino in Sydney, bringing founder and billionaire Packer closer to his goal of a global casino empire. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: BUSINESS)